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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal page compiles reflections on religious division and shared faith. The piece cites biblical verse, anecdotes about marriage quarrels, a school paper interview with a student teacher, and a humorous Iowa convention anecdote about a harmonica disappearance amid a lighthearted exchange between Don Reid and his wife.
The Iowa House approves a bill to set a user fee for 62 of Iowa's 80 plus parks and preserves. It argues funds are needed for maintenance and improvements, hoping the Senate will hear the measure after last year's inaction. The piece notes free county and city parks remain alternatives and recalls gym floor etiquette from youth.
A collection of quips and questions weighs medical licensing renewal, doctor credentials, and public expectations. It cites opinions on physician relicense needs, driver license standards, teacher ages, and asks who was the greater lover or hero among Newman, Gable, Murphy, and Patton, interspersed with quick Q and A on Bible topics and superstitions.
Crawfordsville April 26 The Clovertone 4-H Club met April 12 at the Legion hall. Members shared talks and presentations on finishes and greens. The group planned a Mother's Tea for the May meeting and thanked helpers for a bake sale effort.
University of Iowa hosts the 44th Mother's Weekend April 29 to May 2 with a Dance Theatre concert VIVACHI T at 8 p.m. and matinee May 2. Seals Club water show marks 50th anniversary at 8:30 p.m. April 29–May 1 in Field House Pool. Concerts, fashion shows, honors convocation, and a Thieves Market fill the schedule along with a May 2 free B Toque Trio concert at Ma Moride Auditorium.
Mrs. Rachel Long visited Grace Tinnis at Fairfield Convalescent Home. Elmer Lindhart of Humboldt and Ruth Hood ties to Richland past. Lawrence Haley and Leonard Brown ill, Mercy Hospital Burlington. Club meetings scheduled May 5 6 7 and a May Fellowship tea at Richland Friends church with Rev Byron Newland guest speaker. Boy Scouts car wash May 8 at Richland Town Hall.
Mr and Mrs Gene Muenzenmeyer welcomed two twin sons at St Luke s Hospital in Cedar Rapids on April 16. Brian Ray and Brent Jay weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and 6 lbs 6 oz respectively. A brother Mark two awaits at home. Grandparents are Russell Clough of Fairfield and Bill Muenzenmeyer of Richland with Everett Millikan of Fairfield.
A damaged entry lists a Washington business address and contact numbers amid noisy lines. It mentions subscription rates by carrier and mail, with unclear names and titles, reflecting a faded newspaper ad fragment.
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